REF NO 170921/09
Branch: Infrastructure Management, Central Operation
SALARY: R 316 791 Per annum (Level 8)
CENTRE: Gariep Dam
REQUIREMENTS: A National Diploma or Degree in Water Quality Management / Production /
Operational Management. Three (3) to (5) five years’ relevant experience in water control related
functions. Dam safety experience will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge in controlling
and managing the water distribution for all government water schemes, state dams, irrigation.
boards, water use associations, canals and rivers within the provincial management operations
and clusters.
Knowledge in water related policy implementation. Knowledge in financial
management act and human resources. Knowledge and implementation in OHS act. Monitoring
and evaluation principles. Knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource strategy.
Knowledge of drought and flood management. Understanding of government legislation.
Knowledge in grievance and disciplinary procedures. Knowledge in monitoring and reporting.
water pollution and alien vegetation. Knowledge in basic civil, mechanical and electrical
maintenance.
DUTIES: Manage dam control office. Perform dam safety monitoring and inspections. Update
maintenance logbooks. Development of operational roaster / schedule and manage the
distribution of water users. Evaluate the distribution of water supply to water users. Manage the
water supply and abstraction and investigate problems thereof and initiate remedial steps.
Compile and manage the budget of the component with regard to water supply function. Control
and monitor the release and distribution of water. Keep records of water balances and meter
readings for billing purposes. Collect and keep records of hydrological and water quality data
within the scheme. Inspect and report on maintenance of the infrastructure (Dams, valve
chambers and tunnels). Collect water meter readings and prepare reports. Apply health and
safety regulations to the component.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. SM Segalo,
Tel No: 051 754 0001
APPLICATIONS: Central Operation (Gariep Dam) please email your application quoting the
relevant reference number to the subject line to Cwco@dws.gov.za For Attention: Ms. N Maloka
http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.